Pale Blush Pink
Soft and light, closer to a rose tint than a true pink. The most affordable end of the range and the easiest to wear every day.
Pink Sapphire
Corundum in pink, as hard as blue sapphire
- Hardness
- 9
- Birth month
- September (alternate)
- Anniversary
- 5th & 45th
- Worn daily
- Yes
- Origin
- Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Tanzania
- Traditionally
- Sapphire has stood for constancy and good judgement since antiquity; the pink corundums were sold simply as sapphire long before the colour was given its own name.
Care Warm soapy water and a soft brush. Safe in an ultrasonic cleaner unless a stone is heavily included or has been fracture-filled, which we will tell you before you buy.
The September Birthstone
Pink Sapphire
Mohs Hardness
9
Stone Origin
- Brazil
- Madagascar
- Africa
Gemstone Type
Beryl
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Find the Aquamarine Piece That Fits Your Style
Aquamarine is a member of the beryl group, just like emerald. However, unlike its fellow gemstone, it has greater transparency and clarity, with high-quality stones being completely see-through with no cloudiness. There are some specimens with a slight icy blue hue, while others tend to have a bluish green color.
Aquamarine has a distinct appearance compared to other blue gemstones.
Aquamarine is used extensively in jewellery as it is quite durable for regular wear. This gemstone’s hardness rate falls between 7.5 and 8 on the Mohs scale, which means it can be used for rings, earrings, necklaces, pendants, and bracelets.
Today, most aquamarine gems in jewellery are mined in Brazil, Madagascar, and Nigeria. The higher the clarity of an aquamarine stone and the stronger its color, the higher its value.
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Find the Pink Sapphire Piece That Suits You
Pink sapphire is corundum, the same mineral as blue sapphire and ruby, and it carries the same Mohs 9 hardness. That means the choice between a ring, earrings and a pendant is a question of what you want to wear, not of what the stone can survive.
Rings
Solitaires, trilogies and halo settings in 9ct and 18ct gold.
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Studs and drops that carry colour without weight.
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Single stones and diamond-set pendants on chains that sit well.
View Pendants→Every piece is made in our Burnside workshop around a stone you have seen. If nothing here is quite right, we will source the stone and design the setting from scratch.
Our Ring Collection
Aquamarine Rings
Aquamarine rings have a fresh and light appearance and do not carry the weight that some other dark stones have.
While some customers choose a vintage style featuring engraving, a milgrain edge or even filigree, others opt for a simple, elegant design, one which puts the emphasis on the stone. Both designs will work well depending on the type of aquamarine used and its color.
Our Rings Collection
Pink Sapphire Rings
Pink sapphire is one of the few coloured stones we will set in a plain claw setting without hesitation. At Mohs 9 it does not need protecting, so the design can be about the stone rather than around it.
Most of what we make is either a solitaire that lets the colour carry the ring, or a trilogy with diamonds either side, which lifts a lighter pink considerably. Rose gold warms the stone; white gold and platinum cool it and make it read pinker.
Pink Sapphire Rings
Bluebell Oval Cut Pink Sapphire & Diamond Ring
$2,595.00
Pink Sapphire Rings
Briar Oval Cut Pink Sapphire & Diamond Ring
$2,315.00
Pink Sapphire Rings
Elara Oval Cut Pink Sapphire & Diamond Ring
$3,070.00
Pink Sapphire Rings
Eos Blue Sapphire, Green Tsavorite & Pink Sapphire Ring
$1,520.00
Our Earrings Collection
Pink Sapphire Earrings
Pink sapphire studs are the easiest entry point: hard enough to be worn and slept in, small enough to be worn with anything. Matching a pair takes longer than finding a single stone, so tell us early if a specific shade matters.
Our Pendants Collection
Pink Sapphire Pendants
A pendant is where a lighter pink sapphire is best used — against skin rather than metal, a pale stone reads clearly where in a ring it can look washed out.
Our Earring Collection
Aquamarine Earrings
Aquamarine earrings look beautiful worn near the face while adding color without being too heavy or formal. Our aquamarine earrings collection is diverse and includes traditional as well as modern designs with various sizes of stones. Contact us to explore what models of aquamarine earrings are currently available in our collection.
Our Necklace Collection
Aquamarine Necklaces
Aquamarine necklaces are admired for their soft blue-green colors and brightness. An aquamarine pendant will bring color and decoration to a jewellery collection.
We have a variety of aquamarine necklaces, ranging from elegant single stone pendants to luxurious cluster pendants.
Contact us for a custom-made aquamarine necklace or pendant.
The Detail
The Facts Behind Aquamarine's Timeless Beauty
What every property actually means for the jewellery you wear every day
| Property | Value | What It Means for You |
|---|---|---|
|
Hardness (Mohs) |
7.5–8 |
Very durable and suitable for everyday wear in rings, bracelets, and pendants |
|
Transparency |
Transparent |
Light passes through the stone completely from one side to the other, which is what creates that luminous, glowing quality aquamarine is known for. The cleaner and more transparent the stone, the more light it holds and the more alive it looks when worn |
|
Luster |
Vitreous |
The surface reflects light the way polished glass does, bright, clear, and sharp. This is what gives aquamarine that clean, refreshing appearance that catches the eye even in low light |
The detail
The Facts Behind Pink Sapphire
What each property actually means for a piece you intend to wear
| Property | Value | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| Hardness (Mohs) | 9 | Second only to diamond. Nothing encountered in ordinary wear will scratch it, so it holds a polish for decades in a ring worn every day. |
| Transparency | Transparent | Light passes straight through, so the colour reads the same across the stone rather than pooling in patches. Cleaner stones look brighter in low light. |
| Lustre | Vitreous | A hard, glassy surface reflection. It is what keeps a sapphire looking sharp years after softer stones have dulled at the facet edges. |
| Cleavage | None | No internal plane for a knock to split along. This is the practical reason sapphire outperforms stones of similar hardness in rings. |
| Typical treatment | Heat | Most pink sapphire on the market is heated to improve colour. It is stable, permanent and standard trade practice. We tell you what a stone has had done to it. |
Colour
Colour of Aquamarine Stones
There are various shades of blue for aquamarines. The colour ranges from light icy blue through to deep blue-green. We can show you the range in colour and assist you in selecting the right stone for your design.
Light Aquamarine Stone
Lighter aquamarine stones have a subtle icy hue and will suit everyday jewellery designs.
Medium Aquamarine Stone
This colour is a popular choice for aquamarines. Gemstones in this category will give off a bright, vivid, and bold blue colour.
Dark Aquamarine Stone
The darker aquamarine stones offer a rich blue-green hue with high visibility and are often used in statement pieces.
Colour
The Colour Range of Pink Sapphire
Pink sapphire runs from a pale blush to a saturated raspberry, with purplish and orange-leaning stones in between. Colour carries most of the price. We can show you the range side by side in daylight and help you settle on one before any design work starts.
Vivid Pink
The commercial centre of the range: a clear, strong pink that holds its colour under electric light as well as daylight.
Purplish Pink
A cooler stone leaning towards violet. Often less expensive than an equally strong pure pink, and it suits white metal particularly well.
September Birthstone
Pink Sapphire, an Alternate Birthstone for September
September belongs to sapphire, and sapphire is not only blue. Pink sapphire is the same mineral — corundum — coloured by traces of chromium rather than iron and titanium. It carries the same Mohs 9 hardness, the same resistance to scratching and the same absence of a cleavage plane, which is what makes sapphire the most practical coloured stone for jewellery worn constantly.
For a September birthday it is a straightforward alternative to blue, and it is usually less expensive than blue sapphire of comparable quality. The colour runs from pale blush through to a strong raspberry, and the stronger colours in larger sizes are where the price climbs.
Good to know
Questions We Are Asked Most Often
Is pink sapphire a real sapphire?
Yes. Sapphire is the mineral corundum in any colour except red, which is called ruby. Pink sapphire is the same species, the same hardness and the same durability as blue sapphire; only the trace element colouring it differs.
Is pink sapphire hard enough for an engagement ring?
Yes. At Mohs 9 with no cleavage plane, it is one of the two or three most practical coloured stones for a ring worn every day. No special setting is required, though a bezel or low claws will keep any ring looking better for longer.
How does pink sapphire compare with pink diamond on price?
There is no comparison in price. Natural pink diamond is among the most expensive gem materials in the world. A fine pink sapphire of good size is a realistic purchase, which is why it is the usual choice when the colour matters more than the species.
Is pink sapphire treated?
Most of it is heated, which is permanent and standard across the sapphire trade. Unheated stones exist and cost more. We tell you which you are looking at before you commit to a design.
Can you match a pair of pink sapphires for earrings?
Yes, though matching takes longer than finding a single stone. Tell us the size and the shade you want and we will source a matched pair rather than setting two stones that nearly agree.
Good to Know
Questions We Are Asked Most Often
What is Aquamarine?
Aquamarine is actually a member of the beryl family which includes emerald and morganite. The blue-green color of aquamarine is due to small amounts of iron within its molecular structure, while the natural transparency of the stone creates exceptional sparkle and shine in the finished piece of jewelry. It’s a reliable gemstone that retains its beauty in every light.
Which setting protects an aquamarine ring best for daily wear?
Bezel setting will protect your aquamarine by encircling the edges of the stone from potential damage due to daily usage. A halo setting surrounds the center stone with additional diamonds or gemstones and provides added protection to the edges of the stone. Claw setting exposes more of the edges of the stone, however also provides the best visibility of its color.
How do I start a custom aquamarine piece?
Send us an enquiry with what you have in mind: the piece type, the occasion, any images or references, and a rough budget. We will arrange a consultation in our Burnside studio or work through the details with you remotely. Stone selection, setting design, and metal choice are all decisions we make together, from the first conversation to the finished piece.
How do I check pricing and availability?
Contact us directly with the piece you are interested in or a description of what you are after. We will confirm what is currently available, provide pricing and outline lead times, then walk you through the next steps, whether that is a visit to our Adelaide studio or delivery within Australia.